The Contender (film) Quotes
2000 films, 2000s American films, Political drama films, Films set in Washington, D.C.
Top Quotes
“Gary Oldman - Rep. Sheldon Runyon”
“Welcome To The Greatest Show On Earth”
“I'll die before Shelly Runyon checkmates me.”
“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”
“[to Gov. Hathaway] Who doesn't want a shortcut to greatness?”
“Principles only mean something if you stick by them when they're inconvenient.”
“[to Gov. Hathaway] You're the future of the Democratic party. And you always will be.”
“[after missing a shot while bowling] Well, that's what I get for my Leftist tendencies.”
“Mike Binder - Lewis Hollis”
“Sam Elliott - Kermit Newman”
“Joan Allen - Sen. Laine Hanson”
“Robin Thomas - William Hanson”
“Saul Rubinek - Jerry Tolliver”
“[to President Jackson Evans] We're both sticking to our guns. The difference is, mine are loaded.”
“Jeff Bridges - President Jackson Evans”
“Philip Baker Hall - Oscar Billings”
“William Petersen - Gov. Jack Hathaway”
“Mariel Hemingway - Cynthia Charlton Lee”
“Christian Slater - Rep. Reginald Webster”